The following is a list of providers and courses approved under Round 1 of the Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education.
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| Higher education provider | Course |
|---|---|
| Australian Catholic University | Maths iSTEM Teachers will develop knowledge of design processes and technology for developing contemporary units that simulate real-world experiences. |
| Australian Catholic University | Science iSTEM Teachers will develop skills for designing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning experiences that enable the application of science concepts. |
| Australian Catholic University | Phonics: Theory, research, differentiated instruction, and assessment Teachers will develop an in-depth understanding of phonics in literacy teaching. |
| Central Queensland University | Food Science: Fermentation for Food and Beverage Product Development The food workforce will be upskilled in the understanding of chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition to increase innovation in future food production. |
| Charles Darwin University | The Pedagogy of Indigenous Knowledge Sharing through Creative and Cultural Practices Teachers working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will be informed of perspectives of Indigenous approaches to teaching and learning through creative and cultural practices. |
| Charles Sturt University | Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Safety This microcredential will facilitate non-traditional entry into the undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science and will target skills shortages in the nuclear safety skills sector; in the short-term by upskilling professionals, and in the long-term by increasing undergraduate qualifications. |
| Curtin University | Net Zero Engineering Fundamentals Targets professionals working in the energy and resources industry and government. Professionals will be developing energy transition strategies for their respective organisations. |
| Curtin University | Infonet Security Preparing learners with the fundamental skills to enter into the cybersecurity field. |
| La Trobe University | Professional Certificate in Rural Nursing The Registered Nursing workforce will be supported to develop skills and competencies needed for rural practice. |
| Murdoch University | Certificate in Strategic Decarbonisation Management A set of specific, relevant skills outcomes will be delivered that enable the design, management, and implementation of effective decarbonisation strategies. Targets a range of occupations including managers and professionals in engineering, environmental science, policy, business, science, and technology. |
| Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) | Cyber Security Foundations for Business Professionals This microcredential will assist learners to upskill or reskill into specialist occupations in Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance, and Cyber Security Advice and Assessment. |
| Southern Cross University | Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Mathematics for Out-Of-Field Teachers This course responds to the short supply of mathematics teachers across Australia, especially in rural, regional, and remote schools. It will support teachers who are working outside their field of expertise to develop capabilities teaching mathematics. |
| The University of Western Australia | Einsteinian Physics for School Teachers This course is designed to upskill teachers who don’t have a science background and give them the knowledge and confidence they need to bring modern science and its applications in modern technology into the classroom. |
| The University of Western Australia | Using R: Environmental and Agriculture Applications Learners will gain high level skills in statistical and spatial analysis, understanding how to assess data quality, using data analysis via an open-source platform. |
| University of Canberra | Professional Certificate in Education (Adaptive Educational Leadership) Primary and secondary teachers will build their leadership capacity, skills and knowledge. |
| University of Canberra | Professional Certificate in Education (Science of Learning) This course will provide primary and secondary teachers with the expertise to embed explicit instructions into learning programs that will enhance student learning and outcomes. |
| University of Canberra | Professional Certificate in Education (Middle School Leadership) Expert guidance will be provided to support the specific skills needs and to build leadership capacity of middle school teachers. |
| University of New South Wales | Hydrogen Production for Electrical Engineers Electrical engineers will learn to design energy efficient equipment or systems, critical to reducing hydrogen production costs. |
| University of South Australia | Professional Certificate in IT and Cloud Fundamentals This course will equip learners with core technical skills in IT and cloud concepts, security and IT architecture enabling participation in the technology sector. |
| University of Southern Queensland | GIS for Professionals Transferable geographic information skills will be delivered for occupations in demand: Surveyor, software, and applications programmers; ICT business and systems analysts; and civil engineering professionals. |
| University of Southern Queensland | GIS for Professionals Transferable geographic information skills will be delivered for occupations in demand: Surveyor, software, and applications programmers; ICT business and systems analysts; and civil engineering professionals. |
| University of Tasmania | Timber Design for Residential Construction Offering upskilling for professionals who plan, design or coordinate construction activities including engineers, architects, specifiers, building designers, building surveyors and other building professionals. |
| University of Tasmania | Cyber Security for Digital Health Aimed at equipping and upskilling the existing health workforce with cybersecurity literacy to be effective stakeholders in protecting and managing private data. |
| University of Tasmania | Digital Management for Health and Social Care Aimed at equipping and upskilling the existing health workforce with digital management capability within the health system. |
| University of Technology Sydney | Digital Engineering for Infrastructure and Facilities The focus is on Digital Engineering, enabling learners to develop competencies in data governance, information management and 3D building information modelling. |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | Inclusive Digital Design for Business Web developers and business operators will develop skills and knowledge to implement principles of digital inclusivity to promote accessibility and improve business outcomes. |
| Western Sydney University | Applied Disease Outbreak Management Aimed at supporting general practitioners, surgeons, intensive care and emergency specialists and nurses to effectively manage disease outbreaks and apply best practice strategies. |
| Western Sydney University | Foundations of Environmental Sustainability Focuses on environmental management skills to build capability in environmental sustainability across a range of professions and industries, including insurance brokers, agricultural consultants, and petroleum engineers. |